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Quentin Cooper

The Material World

The Open University comes together with BBC Radio 4's long-running science programme to explore the work of scientists researching in the field.

Thursday 9 Oct 16:30 on BBC Radio 4

This year's Worlds

Speckled Bush Cricket

The OU and Radio 4 join forces to explore the work of scientists in the field. Discover more about the programmes.

Listening harder

Recording insect noises

David Robinson reveals the challenges of research with animals we can’t see and sounds we can’t hear.

First steps

Students in the lab at summer school
Even Einstein had to start somewhere - discover the OU's gentle introductions to studying science.
 

Grow your knowledge

Green shoots through the earth

Want to follow the path taken by our scientists? We've all the details for taking it further.

Missed out? Catch up!

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All The Material World programmes are available online to allow you to listen again.
 

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BBC Radio 4
Listen to other programmes from the series and pit your wits against science puzzles with The Material World on BBC Radio 4.

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